Best Schools in Dalton, KS
Dalton, KS has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,545 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Dalton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dalton, KS
The top high schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
2. Wellington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dalton, KS
The top middle schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wellington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dalton, KS
The top elementary schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
2. Eisenhower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dalton, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dalton, KS has a total population of 249 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dalton, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dalton, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dalton, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dalton, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dalton, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dalton, KS
How many schools are in Dalton, KS?
Dalton, KS has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,545 students in total.
How do schools in Dalton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Dalton score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Dalton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dalton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations